The Prisoner King: Charles I in Captivity

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The Portland Peerage Romance

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Memoir of Queen Adelaide Consort of King William IV.

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The Royal Dukes and Princesses of the Family of George III, Volume 1 (Barnes & Noble Digital Library): A View of Court Life and Manners for Seventy Years, 1760-1830

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Memoirs of the Duchesse de Dino (Afterwards Duchesse de Talleyrand et de Sagan) , 1831-1835

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The Audacious Crimes of Colonel Blood

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All the Queen's Men

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Marriage with my Kingdom

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Little Book of Devon

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Charlotte & Leopold: The True Story of the Original People's Princess

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The Touchstone of Fortune Being the Memoir of Baron Clyde, Who Lived, Thrived, and Fell in the Doleful Reign of the So-called Merry Monarch, Charles II

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Brian Fitz-Count: A Story of Wallingford Castle and Dorchester Abbey

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Queen Victoria

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Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745 Volume III.

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William Shakespeare’s "2 Henry VI," aka "Henry VI, Part 2": A Retelling in Prose

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The Tudor Bride

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A Bloody Field by Shrewsbury: A King, a Prince, and the Knight Who Betrayed Their Dynasty

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The Life of Mary Queen of Scots

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Henty Sampler #2: Ten Historical Novels

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Rebellion: The History of England from James I to the Glorious Revolution

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Civil War: The History of England Volume III

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So High a Blood: The Story of Margaret Douglas, the Tudor That Time Forgot

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Brian Fitz-Count: A Story of Wallingford Castle and Dorchester Abbey

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Two Queens in One Isle

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Queen Victoria - Her Life and Reign

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The Naked Nobility

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History of King Charles the Second of England

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Snuff, Pugs, and Lace - The Real History Behind Queen Charlotte

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Crowner Royal

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Two English Queens and Philip (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)

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The Three Edwards

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Hawaii's Story by Hawaii's Queen

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Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France

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Revenge: Meghan, Harry, and the War Between the Windsors

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Finding Freedom: Harry and Meghan and the Making of a Modern Royal Family

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Women of Means: The Fascinating Biographies of Royals, Heiresses, Eccentrics and Other Poor Little Rich Girls (Bios of Royalty and Rich & Famous)

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The Creation of Anne Boleyn: A New Look at England's Most Notorious Queen

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Shogun: The Life of Tokugawa Ieyasu

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Traitor King: The Scandalous Exile of the Duke & Duchess of Windsor

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The Dark Queens: The Bloody Rivalry That Forged the Medieval World

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Young and Damned and Fair: The Life of Catherine Howard, Fifth Wife of King Henry VIII

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Princesses Behaving Badly: Real Stories from History Without the Fairy-Tale Endings

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Anne Boleyn & Elizabeth I: The Mother and Daughter Who Forever Changed British History

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An Almost Perfect Murder

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The Lost King: The Search for Richard III

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A Royal Experiment: The Private Life of King George III

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Queen of Scots: The True Life of Mary Stuart

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LIFE The Years of the Crown

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The Last Days of the Romanovs: Tragedy at Ekaterinburg

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The Romanov Sisters: The Lost Lives of the Daughters of Nicholas and Alexandra

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The Mountbattens: The Lives and Loves of Dickie and Edwina Mountbatten

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Brothers and Wives: Inside the Private Lives of William, Kate, Harry, and Meghan

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Harry

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Catherine the Great: Love, Sex, and Power

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Crown & Sceptre: A New History of the British Monarchy, from William the Conqueror to Elizabeth II

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The Royal Art of Poison: Filthy Palaces, Fatal Cosmetics, Deadly Medicine, and Murder Most Foul

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Harry: A Biography

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Twelve Against the Gods: The Story of Adventure

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To the Scaffold: The Life of Marie Antoinette

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Ninety-Nine Glimpses of Princess Margaret

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The Private Lives of the Tudors: Uncovering the Secrets of Britain's Greatest Dynasty

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The Siege of Loyalty House

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Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill of Blenheim Palace: Episode Description:On the third episode of Duchess, our host sits down with Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill in the breathtaking Blenheim Palace. We hear the amazing story of how the Palace was built, and how one particular woman was fundamental to it’s construction. Emma Rutland hears about the Spencer-Churchill's distinguished lineage and Lady Henrietta’s memories of Sir Winston Churchill. We are taken on a tour of the incredible architecture and interiors of Blenheim, and we hear about sacrifices former custodians have made to keep the Palace going. Have you ever watched Bridgerton, The Crown or Downton Abbey and wondered what it's really like to be a Duchess? If so, this is the podcast for you.Top Quotes:“The heartbeat of a private heritage home is the family living in it.” - Emma Rutland“My father always said: We are still fighting the battle of Blenheim. The battle doesn’t stop. We will always be fighting for Blenheim.” - Lad

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Queen Elizabeth I’s Suitors & Lovers, 2/2: Courting a Queen: Was the 'Virgin Queen' really a virgin?

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Is Camilla The Queen Or The Queen Consort? | Charles & Camilla’s State Visit to Germany | The Coronation Invitation Has Been Released | Episode 112: Join the VIP Royal Community: https://ko-fi.com/keepingupwiththewindsors   Wow, what a brilliant week we have had, Royal Community!    We have had a whirlwind rockstar reception for the King and Queen Consort’s state visit to Germany. The nation roll...

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Katherine of Aragon: England's First Renaissance Queen: Learn more about the woman who was raised to become England’s first Renaissance Queen.

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Countess Bathurst of Cirencester Park: Episode Description:In this episode, our host travels to Cirencester Park to meet the Countess Bathurst. In this episode, Lady Bathurst explains to the Duchess how the Earl Bathurst was instrumental in the Battle of Waterloo, the Duchess is introduced to the ‘tornado of a woman’ who called Cirencester home, and Lady Bathurst tells us about the amusing encounter between the late Henry, Earl Bathurst and Prince William.Top Quotes:“These estates, these houses, are a way of life. It’s not a job. They seep into your soul and into your being and they become part of you and you become part of it.” - Countess of Bathurst“It’s a total partnership with people living in heritage.” Duchess of RutlandAbout the Guest and Stately Home:Lady Bathurst married her husband Allen, the 9th Earl Bathurst, in 1996. Much of her time has been spent running the house at Cirencester Park and working in the Gloucestershire community, through a number of roles and charities ar

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Duchess, the Jubilee Special: Episode Description:Welcome back to a very special episode of the Duchess podcast.The weekend of the 3rd of June has just passed and we enjoyed a wonderful weekend of platinum jubilee celebrations for our Queen Elizabeth II.So to celebrate Queen Elizabeth we have decided to have a special episode dedicated to her and the royal family.To start, we will have one of our favourite guests back on the podcast, Lady Derby of Knowsley Hall, who will share some of her own stories involving the royal family and her personal feelings on the incredible celebrations this weekend. We will then play some of our favourite clips from the podcast that have featured stories and anecdotes about the Queen and her family.So please join us for this very special Jubilee episode of the podcast - this is Duchess.Top Quotes:“What the Jubilee meant to me is just bringing everyone together. Nobody does pageantry better than the British. It didn’t matter what age you were, what nationa

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The Seige of Loyalty House: The dramatic two year siege of Basing House.

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Medieval Archives Podcast: Episode 04 – The Anarchy: In this episode of the Medieval Archives Podcast we discuss "The Anarchy" a nineteen year period of civil war and chaos. The death of King Henry I set off a chain reaction of events that set England on a path of destruction. The Scots in the North,

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Prince Albert Victor: Today’s subject is the man who would be King, Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale, firstborn son of Edward VII, Grandson of Queen Victoria, known to his friends and family simply as “Eddy." Wrapped up in a sizzling sex scandal, he became ...

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This Week in Royal History: February 12-18

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The Countess of Mansfield of Scone Palace: Episode Description:In this episode, the Duchess talks to the Countess of Mansfield, of the historic Scone Palace in Scotland. Lady Mansfield and the Duchess enjoy a wonderful conversation, where we hear the moving story of one of Britain’s first black aristocrats. Listeners learn about the 'Stone of Destiny' and the role Scone played as the crowing site of Scottish King's, and Lady Mansfield explains the origins behind one of Scone’s great treasures: Marie Antoinette’s writing desk. Have you ever watched Bridgerton, The Crown or Downton Abbey and wondered what it's really like to be a Duchess? If so, this is the podcast for you.Top Quotes:“These houses need life. They need people. They only come alive when people are in them.” - the Countess of Mansfield“In a stately home you become a jack of all trades. You’re always juggling. The most important thing is attention to detail.” - the Countess of Mansfield “You are walking in the footsteps of

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Claire Watson-Armstrong of Bamburgh Castle: Episode Description:Listen in as the Duchess meets Claire Watson-Armstrong of the magnificent Bamburgh Castle. In this epsiode, we learn why Bamburgh is considered one of the greatest archeological sites in Great Britain, we are introduced to the many ghosts that are said to still walk castle halls, and Claire explains why Bamburgh Castle has been a centre for innovation.Top Quotes:“I love the interiors of Bamburgh Castle. Bits of the castle are Norman, are victorian, are more modern. But its all a collection of different eras - a wonderful potpurri.” - Claire Watson-Armstrong“I would love to bring recognition to this castle and tell the story of the people who made it what it is. If I could do that - I would be very happy.” - Claire Watson-Armstrong“My advice to the generations ahead would be to carve your own path, be respectful, and don’t procrastinate.” - Claire Watson-ArmstrongAbout the Guest and Stately Home:Claire Watson-Armstrong is

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Imogen Wyvill of Constable Burton Hall & Garden: Episode Description: In today’s show, the Duchess visits the beautiful Constable Burton Hall and Gardens to meet the current chatelaine, Imogen Wyvill. In the episode, Imogen introduces the Duchess to the chess grand master who courted Florence Nightingale, we learn about the Wyvill family’s important hand in the abolition of slavery, and the ladies discuss the famed and fabulous Tulip festival that is hosted at Constable Burton annually.Top Quotes:"Living in homes like these, you fall in love with them everyday through the eyes of your visitors." - Imogen Wyvill"The wonderful thing about Constable Burton is that it does have this very warm homely feel to it. It embraces you." - Imogen"The past year perhaps has helped us realise to keep life a little simpler. And actually it's a reconnection to the love affair with the British Isles." - ImogenAbout the Guest and Stately Home:Imogen Wyvill, nee Garner, is married to Marmaduke D'Arcy Willi

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Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots: Rival Queens: Professor Suzannah Lipscomb goes to the British Library in London to visit a stunning exhibition on cousins Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots, which uses original documents to show how paranoia turned sisterly affection to suspicion.

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A History of English & British Coronations: Everything you need to know before the coronation of King Charles III

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Season 5: The Knowsley Hall Special trailer

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Lady Ashcombe of Sudeley Castle: Lady Ashcombe / Sudeley Castle and GardensEpisode Description: This week on Duchess, the Duchess of Rutland travels to the historic Sudeley Castle and Gardens to meet Lady Ashcombe. In the show, Lady Ashcombe speaks candidly about the impact of the tragic loss of her husband so early into her life custodian, the Duchess gets a background on the castle’s immense royal history, and Lady Ashcombe describes the tales of ghostly monarchs that are said to walk Sudeley’s halls today. Top Quotes:"How many times have these grey suited individuals told you it isn't possible but the will of the chatelaine overcomes all." - Duchess"You need to protect the home and it's contents because without the art that's on the walls these houses don't tell the story they were meant to. It all represents layers of history and we are just a moment in time - preserving, protecting and defending." - Duchess"Sudeley Castle, and places like it, belong to the culture. Even though Sud

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#246 | Cornish Smugglers: In the 18th century, a small region of southwest England was the national centre for the illegal importing of goods such as tea and rum. In this episode, we'll discover how smuggling really worked, who was involved, and why it was so successful for suc

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Episode 73 - Son, brother, crusader, king: The story of Richard, Earl of Cornwall: We’re joined in the studio by senior properties h…

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Kensington Palace: Serving the Royal Court: Who were the staff of the Georgian court, and what we can learn from the objects they left behind?

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The Foreignness of Queens: Not Just the Tudors’ special month-long look at Queenship continues with an exploration of the popular perception of those foreign Queens who came to England in the 16th and 17th centuries.

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Henrietta Maria, Charles I’s Queen Consort: Professor Suzannah Lipscomb dispels some of the myths about the reviled Henrietta Maria with her biographer Leanda de Lisle.

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Edward III, His Queen & His Mistress: Matt Lewis talks to Gemma Hollmann about how two very different women used their skills and charms to win the heart of the same King.

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An Eye for an Eye: Evictions & Assassinations (The Great Famine XVIII): Over the course of the Great Famine, hundreds of thousands of Irish people were evicted from their homes. As ruthless landlords showed no pity, eviction was a death sentence for many starving tenants who were made homeless. It was inevitable these evic...

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The Princes in the Tower (Encore): Learn more about the King of England and his brother who disappeared

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Queen Charlotte & King George III's 15 Children: So many children, so much drama!

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Interview with Author and Historian Gareth Russell

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Catherine Maxwell Stuart of Traquair House: Episode Description:On today’s episode, the Duchess meets the incredible Catherine Maxwell Stuart, the first Lady Laird of Traquair. Catherine and the Duchess speak at length about the royal history of Traquair, the tale behind the famous ‘closed gates’, we hear the stories of the other extraordinary women of Traquair, and Catherine educates the Duchess on the most important feature of a Scottish home: A watchtower. Have you ever watched Bridgerton, The Crown or Downton Abbey and wondered what it's really like to be a Duchess? If so, this is the podcast for you.Top Quotes:“Running an estate has been a journey of learning but I wouldn’t have swapped any of it.” - The Duchess“I love the idea of old houses being alive. That they don’t come across like a museum. They should be vibrant. Lived in.” - Catherine Maxwell Stuart“You’re just a custodian. You’re a blip in the castle’s history.” - Catherine Maxwell Stuart“It’s a little bit of magic to app

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English History's Most Significant Shipwreck: On the 900th anniversary of the shipwreck, Dr Sam Willis talks with Charles, Earl Spencer, about the White Ship disaster of 25 November 1120. The loss of the ship was one of the greatest disasters that England ever suffered and its repercussions change...